~ Welcome DiscoverDance families ~
This is your digital, on-the-go resource.
Together, we can keep your little one movin'-n-groovin', exploring, and learning outside of the dance studio.

Nothing could ever replace the in-person experience DiscoverDance classes offer, however, we know that early childhood learning follows a child wherever they go! DiscoverDance is here to offer resources, creative tips, and encouragement as you continue dance education in the comfort of your own home. 

Below are easy-to-follow activities that both grown-ups and little ones can explore together.
Get creative and have fun!

​Happy Exploring,
Andrea Trench
Founder of DiscoverDance, LLC

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Here's what you need to get started:
* Internet Access
* Source to Play Music
* Spotify Account (Free Option Available)
* Clear, Safe Space to Move
* Props Listed in Activities (if applicable)
* Dance Uniform or Comfortable Clothing

Disclaimer:  You should understand that when participating in any activity, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in these activities, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge DiscoverDance, LLC and participating dance studios from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of the DiscoverDance On-the-Go Series.

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We're exploring...
Body Shapes

Exploring BODY SHAPES helps develop proper lines and shapes needed for our technical training.
​We also discover that our focus, core, and energy throughout our shape helps us balance.

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Spotify Playlist

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Activity #1- The Freeze Dance

Song Suggestion: 
Freeze Dance
​Artist:
​Mr. Gym

​At home prop: Use your creative thinking to find something in your house that you can dance with. For example, a neck scarf, small hand towel, instrument, or a stuffed animal.

A Note about the Freeze Dance: The freeze dance helps us develop our self-regulation. That's our ability to control our decision making without someone else telling us what to do. Our job is to listen to the music and freeze when we hear the music stop. Self-regulation helps us control our impulses and behavior in everyday life, so it's important that we practice this skill often. The freeze dance also increases our heart rate for proper warm up and helps us work off excited energy. Lastly, the freeze dance is an outlet for movement exploration and self-expression.

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Activity #2- Warm-up Series
Follow the directions in the songs below.

Song Suggestion: 
1. Gentle Warm Up: Arm Stretch
Artist: 
Kate Kuper




Song Suggestion:
2. Gentle Warm Up: Waist Twist
Artist:
Kate Kuper




Song Suggestion:
3. Gentle Warm Up: Head Circles
Artist:
Kate Kuper




​Song Suggestion:
4. Gentle Warm Up: Arm Swings, Arm Circles, and Leg Swings
Artist:
Kate Kuper

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Activity #3- Introduce the Concept

Caregiver: "We can make our bodies into 4 different BODY SHAPES." Practice the four body shapes as shown above: Straight, Curvy, Angular, Twisted. 
Caregiver: "Let’s explore BODY SHAPES together!"

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Activity #4- Explore the Concept #1

Song Suggestion:
Body Shape Jam
Artist:
Kate Kuper

Follow the cues in the song as we stick our body parts together to create unique (and silly) body shapes. 

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Activity #5- Explore the Concept #2

Song Suggestion:
Opposites
Artist:
Christopher Zondaflex Tyler

Follow the cues in the song to create straight, curvy, twisted, and angular ​body shapes.

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Activity #6- Skill Development

Skill: Shape Making
Song Suggestion:
Yoga Pose
Artist:
Music with Mar.

Follow the cues in the song. Think about the shape your body makes when you create each yoga pose. 

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Activity #7- Cool Down

Song Suggestion:
The Cool Down Song
Artist:
Sticky Kids


Follow the cues in the song to cool down.

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Activity #8- Reflection

Review the different shapes we can create with our bodies.
Caregiver: "Show me your favorite BODY SHAPE by freezing like a statue in that shape. Ready…1,2,3, FREEZE!"

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Additional Resources:

Coloring Page

Craft

Bonus Activity

Facebook Page

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Don't forget to share!

Your teacher wants to see your hard work.
​Be sure to share your coloring page, craft, a picture, or a video of you participating in this on-the-go lesson.
You can email your studio directly or share on social media and tag your studio.